Skyway Man – “Old swingin’ bell”-These lyrics are hilarious and amazing. Imagine a gospel tune about drinking a stiff drink. It’s really great. I love everything about the spirit and style of this track. The throwback energy is excellent. I feel like I …
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Artist Feature – New voice in traditional country music, Wes Youssi
We found Wes Youssi last year and really enjoyed the way that he can channel that traditional country sound. There’s a real honkytonk vibe to his music. “Crazy Train” -No, this is not a cover of the classic Black Sabbath tune by the …
Album Review: The Sweeplings – Rise and Fall (Deluxe Edition)
Every year I find one or two albums that are so amazing I just have to cover them and The Sweeplings Rise and Fall (Deluxe) easily fit into that category. It’s hard to believe that there aren’t more people talking about their incredible …
Album Review: Neon Moon – 6:53 (Winners NMF Ep 50)
If you’re a fan of traditional country music, stop what you’re doing right now and listen to this album. Neon Moon are a phenomenal duo that give you all sorts of feelings while you listen to their music. In a vein with artists …
Album Review: 10 String Symphony – Weight of the World
10 String Symphony – Weight of the World 10 String Symphony makes music out of conversations – person to person, fiddle to fiddle to banjo. Their full-length album, Weight of the World, is sure to illicit quiet toe-tapping and gentle, involuntary head nods. …
Five Authentic Artists that will have you missing that country life
Five Authentic Artists that will have you missing that country life Andrew Adkins – Glass Castles -The opening banjo and harmonica combination for Andrew Adkins’ album is enough to get you swinging. The more you listen to the album, you’ll hear all sorts …
Guest Album Review: Mike Meerdo on Chris Stapleton – Traveller – An Intoxicating Debut
Guest Album Review Chris Stapleton: Traveller “An Intoxicating Debut” By: Mike Meerdo Chris Stapleton is not new to Country music. He has six number one songs, seven ASCAP Awards dating back to 2006, and his highest charted single to date, ‘Tennessee Whiskey’ is …
Album Review: Todd Grebe & Cold Country – Citizen
Album Review: Todd Grebe & Cold Country – Citizen Todd Grebe and Cold Country are a traditional country band that write new songs that sound old fashioned. Fans of roots country music will love this album. From the whimsical, even comical lyrics to …
Album Review: Coal Town Rounders – How It Used To Be – Traditional string music done right
It’s hard to explain to folks why some bands have “it” and some don’t, especially in the traditional music space. After all, every traditional band has a guitar, a banjo, and maybe a mandolin and/or fiddle. But the difference is all in the …
Jacob Thomas Jr. – Original Sin – Stunning minimalist singer songwriter
I don’t always think of Woody Guthrie when I listen to folk music, but I sure do with Jacob Thomas Jr. Teetering on that ill-defined line between roots country and folk music, Thomas has the uncanny ability of using finger picking to sooth …
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